Kris
Boy / Girl name · 977 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kris: 977 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 70 births in 1981.
Kris is a crisp, versatile short form of the male name Kristian (or Christian) and the female name Kristina (or Christina), ultimately deriving from the Greek *Christianos*, meaning "follower of Christ." It gained widespread use through Scottish actor Kris Kristofferson, whose stage name helped cement the spelling for the 20th century. The name also carries a notable cultural touchpoint in the form of Kris Jenner, the American media personality and matriarch. While Kris remains popular in Scotland as a standalone name, it often appears as a nickname for Kristoffer—the Scandinavian spelling that has crossed borders. The name's brevity and modern feel make it a familiar yet understated choice.
Boy 43 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198170 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #5924 babies
- Total births
- 973since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 61%vs prior 5y
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19794 babies
- Latest (1979)
- #4644 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y